While most long-haul flights operate between hubs, recent years have seen more flexibility in the system with the rise of ...

Korean Air is waiting for the delivery of additional Airbus and Boeing aircraft, which has resulted in the airline retaining the A380 and 747.

Airbus took decades to develop the A380, a project announced in 1990 to compete with the Boeing 747. When the airliner entered service with Singapore Airlines in 2007, it became the world's ...

Several airlines ditched the Airbus A380 during the pandemic. It's still flying high, led by Emirates' fleet of 118 superjumbos. Business Insider compiled a list of every airline operating the A380 ...

According to Airbus, the A380 comprises 2.5 million numbered parts, with the fuselage and wings alone held together by 23,000 bolts.

Simple Flying’s latest podcast is live and ready for you to enjoy! Hosted by Tom Boon, our Managing Editor, alongside Senior Editor Channing Reid, the 250th episode is now available for your listening ...

Airbus ended production of the A380 in 2021 — 18 years after it began. The four-engine plane received 251 orders from 14 customers, with many airlines wary of its high operating costs.

While by no means a new concept – Etihad Airways and Singapore Airlines made the same choice on their Airbus A380s – it’s a passenger-pleasing setup meaning there’s no compromise on comfort in either ...

By the time American Airlines' and Alaska's calendars open at 331 and 330 days, respectively, a lot of the premium award availability has already been snapped up. Qantas then releases award seats in ...

Wet-lease specialist Hi Fly will operate initial Airbus A380 services for start-up Global Airlines, but the company is aiming to secure its own UK air operator’s certificate.

Airbus has cemented its position as the world's largest plane maker for the fifth straight year, announcing that it had delivered more aircraft and secured more orders than Boeing in 2023. The ...